CVE-2022-26659

Name: CVE-2022-26659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-25T21:15:09.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26659 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Docker Desktop installer on Windows in versions before 4.6.0 allows an attacker to overwrite any administrator writable files by creating a symlink in place of where the installer writes its log file. Starting from version 4.6.0, the Docker Desktop installer, when run elevated, will write its log files to a location not writable by non-administrator users.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Docker Desktop installer on Windows in versions before 4.6.0 allows an attacker to overwrite any administrator writable files by creating a symlink in place of where the installer writes its log file. Starting from version 4.6.0, the Docker Desktop installer, when run elevated, will write its log files to a location not writable by non-administrator users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Docker Desktop	< 4.6.0

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/windows/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/hmnthabit/Advisories/blob/master/CVE-2022-26659.mdThird Party Advisory
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/windows/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/hmnthabit/Advisories/blob/master/CVE-2022-26659.mdThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26659?

How severe is CVE-2022-26659?

CVE-2022-26659 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26659?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST